5th Grade class

Welcome to the 2017 -2018 School Year!

Hi, I'm Rachel Zick, your child's 5th grade teacher. I'm excited to begin my sixth year at John Greer and to get to know a new group of kiddos. I have taught sixth grade for five years, and this will be my first year with fifth grade with the exception of my student teaching experience. I love to doing group projects and integrating art and music into our curriculum; therefore, I promise a fun, yet challenging school year. I can't wait!

I've created this website as a tool for parents and students. Please utilize this site to stay informed on important dates, projects, and homework. Remember, you can always contact me before or after school by calling the office at 217.283.6667 or by emailing me at zickri@hoopeston.k12.il.us.

Remind 101 Text Message Alerts

Click on the icon to sign up for text message alerts and reminders directly from our class. For texts from our homeroom, text @mrszickh to 815-915-0352. For texts specific to our math class, text @mrszickma to 815-915-0352. You can sign up for both if your child is in both my homeroom and math class. You can also get the Remind 101 app for your smartphone or tablet.

About Me

I currently live in Thawville, IL with my husband, Greg, our twin daughters Leigha and Haleigh and our son Jett, who was just born in March. My husband works for Crop Production Services in Onarga and farms in the Onarga area. Our daughters are 13 years old and attend 8th grade at Iroquois West Middle School.

In my spare time I love to read, do DIY projects, spend time at the lake I grew up on in Michigan, travel, and, of course, do anything fun with my children.